Market Opens

Eric Olivier Savoie, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Bank Investments (“NBI” or the “Company”) and his team, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of their ETF Series suite: NBI Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NCPB), NBI U.S. Equity Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NBUE), NBI U.S. Equity Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NBUE.F), NBI Global Equity Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NBGE), NBI Global Equity Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NBGE.F), NBI International Equity Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NBIE), NBI International Equity Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NBIE.F), NBI Global Small Cap Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NBSC), NBI Global Small Cap Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NBSC.F), NBI Target 2029 Investment Grade Bond Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NTGD), NBI Target 2030 Investment Grade Bond Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NTGE), NBI Target 2031 Investment Grade Bond Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NTGF), NBI Innovators Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NINV), NBI Innovators Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NINV.F), NBI Quebec Growth Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NBQC), NBI SmartData U.S. Equity Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NSDU), NBI SmartData U.S. Equity Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NSDU.F), NBI SmartData International Equity Fund – ETF Series (TSX: NSDI), NBI SmartData International Equity Fund – ETFH Series (TSX: NSDI.F), NBI Active U.S. Equity ETF – Hedged ETF Units (TSX: NUSA.F). The launch of the ETF series by National Bank Investments marks a major strategic milestone in our investment solutions offering. These new series enable investors to build portfolios that are more robust, flexible, and aligned with today’s market realities. True to our commitment to innovation and performance, we are opening the door to new investment opportunities while supporting our clients in a constantly evolving environment. This launch represents a turning point in our ability to deliver high-quality solutions designed to generate long-term value.

Patrick McAllister, Manager, Equity Advisory & Portfolio Management, RBC Dominion Securities (RBC DS), and his team joined Berk Sumen, Managing Director, Company Services and Global Client Team, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and recognize the RBC DS investment advisor network. RBC DS investment advisors will be participating in TSX Connects, a key initiative within the TSX Company Services Corporate Access Program, providing a platform for direct engagement between listed issuers and retail capital. RBC Dominion Securities directly serves over 600,000 affluent, high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients across Canada with full-service investment management, wealth planning and banking solutions. RBC Dominion Securities is the largest wealth management firm in the country, backed by Canada's leading financial institution with more than 2,000 advisors. For more information, please visit RBC Dominion Securities.

Travis Hughes, Head of Canada, J.P. Morgan Asset Management (“J.P. Morgan” or the “Company”), and his team joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to open the market and celebrate the launch of their two new ETFs: JPMorgan US Ultra-Short Income Active ETF (TSX: JPST), JPMorgan US Bond Active ETF (TSX: JBND). J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with assets under management of US$3.8 trillion (as of June 30, 2025), is a global leader in investment management. J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s clients include institutions, retail investors, and high-net-worth individuals in every major market throughout the world. J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global investment capabilities across equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity, and liquidity.

Paul Andreola, Founder of Smallcap Discoveries, and his team, joined Tim McKenzie, Vice President of Business Development, Markette Ventures, TMX Group, to close the market to celebrate the 2025 Annual SmallCap Discoveries Conference at the Parq Casino in Vancouver. Today’s market close celebrates the Annual SmallCap Discoveries Conference, an event focused on strengthening Canada’s microcap ecosystem. Investors from around the world have come together with a curated group of Canadian companies to foster meaningful connections, improve access to capital, and build long-term support for businesses that often operate outside the spotlight. This initiative is part of a broader effort to create a healthier environment for capital formation, innovation and entrepreneurship. At its heart, it is about community, bringing issuers, investors, and stakeholders together to share ideas, opportunities, and support for the future of Canada’s public markets.